Description
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are soft, chewy treats inspired by the classic toaster pastry. Filled with a brown sugar-cinnamon center and topped with a vanilla glaze, these cookies are a nostalgic, sweet twist on a bakery favorite.
Ingredients
- For the cookie dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- For the filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Mix all filling ingredients in a small bowl until combined and crumbly.
- Scoop dough into balls and flatten slightly. Add a small spoonful of filling to the center and top with another piece of dough, sealing the edges.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies on a wire rack. Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over cooled cookies. Let glaze set before serving.
Notes
- Refrigerate dough for thicker cookies and enhanced flavor.
- Fold chopped Pop-Tarts into the dough for added nostalgia.
- Ensure edges are sealed to prevent filling from leaking.
- Add oats to dough for a breakfast-cookie texture.
- Cookies are tasty with or without the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
